What was Martin IV's profession before he became Pope?
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Cardinal Martin IV, born Simon de Brion, initially served as a canon at the Tours Cathedral before becoming a Cardinal-Deacon of San Crisogono in 1261 during Pope Urban IV's reign. He later advanced to become a Cardinal-Priest of Santa Cecilia in 1262.
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